Downtown Durham, Inc.
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Enhancing the environment, economy and vitality of downtown Durham, while preserving and enriching it It’s our mission at Downtown Durham, Inc.
Our community is the heart of a compact, walkable and vibrant neighborhood overflowing with renowned restaurants and unique things to see and do. to improve the economic health, diversity, attractiveness and cultural vibrancy of downtown through our role as the neighborhood’s sole economic development engine. We believe our neighborhood is more than a place – We are a community made up of small bu
09/21/2024
It’s a BEAUTIFUL day for CenterFest! Downtown is exploding with art, fun, good people and good times!
🎨 Don’t miss out on CenterFest day 1! The festival is open until 6 p.m., and entry is free! Tomorrow’s hours are from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
📍You can find all of the fun on Main Street and E Chapel Hill Street in the Five Points and CCB Plaza areas!
We’ll see you there! ❤️
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09/20/2024
09/17/2024
More big news for American To***co Campus , where yoga off east will make their downtown debut on September 27!
📍 Yoga Off East will be relocating from 9th Street to our beloved ATC next week, and we are so excited to welcome them to the downtown fam! The new spot will be in suite 420, located above Parker & Otis, with 2,300 sq. ft. of space accommodating 40 mats! That’s nearly TRIPLE their current class size!
♨️ Beyond regular yoga classes, Yoga Off East will offer monthly workshops, events and annual teacher training. Plus, you won’t want to miss the self-service tea bar AND ceiling-mounted infrared heat panels!
Join us in welcoming them to downtown, and keep an eye on their page (yoga off east) for more on their grand opening!
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09/04/2024
We are SO excited about Fullsteam's new spot in downtown Durham! The best headline of the day
08/29/2024
Need Labor Day weekend plans? Downtown’s gotcha covered!
🍺 Join in on the ultimate Bar Crawl DRHM Block Party - a bar crawl full of good times with Kotuku Surf Club, PickleBack 2, Fullsteam and Motorco! It’s happening THIS SUNDAY, September 1 from 6-10 p.m.
🎸Live bands or DJ’s will be at every stop playing great tunes while you crawl, plus food & games for everyone!
🎟️ Get your tickets here: downtowndurham.com/event/crawl-durham-labor-day-block-party/
Happy crawling! 🍻
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08/28/2024
We spy with our little eye a “Coming Soon” sign! 👀🌮
Tataco is set to open in the new GeerHouse apartment building, located at 620 Foster Street!
We can’t wait to welcome them to the downtown fam! 🐂❤️
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08/27/2024
It’s the last chance to fill out our survey for the Downtown Durham Blueprint: 2035!
Share your ideas and help shape the future of our downtown by taking a quick 5-minute survey. You’ll be entered to win 1 of 10 $25 SpendaBull e-gift cards, redeemable at more than 60 downtown businesses! The survey closes at midnight!
Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DowntownDurham2035 #
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High Dive is OPEN in downtown Durham! 🍻
High Dive is open everyday from 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. and features pinball, darts, popcorn (and nachos!), good drinks (including non-alcoholic beers and cocktails!) and great vibes!
So head down to the new bar, play something funky on the jukebox and have a blast! 🥂
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08/22/2024
08/20/2024
Join us for Black Voices for the Future, an evening of inspiration, conversation and community, all to further the goal of ensuring that all voices are part of downtown’s continued growth as we develop the Downtown Durham Blueprint: 2035.
The event will be at Motorco Music Hall on Thursday, August 22 from 6-9 p.m. Swipe to see all of the co-hosts and panelists for the discussion and feedback session!
This free event is held in partnership with Blackspace and Black August in the Park.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/downtown-durham-blueprint-2035-black-voices-for-the-future-tickets-993728497687?aff=oddtdtcreator
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08/17/2024
Downtown is feeling very LUMINOUS with our new lights at Five Points Plaza! ✨
Thank you to everyone who came out for the launch and for Third Friday! Enjoy these lights every single night alongside dinner and drinks at your fave downtown spots.
Tag us in your photos! We can’t wait to see them shine! ✨🪩💡
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08/15/2024
Join us for Black Voices for the Future, an evening of inspiration, conversation and community, all to further the goal of ensuring that all voices are part of downtown's continued growth as we develop the Downtown Durham Blueprint: 2035.
The event will be at Motorco on Thursday, August 22 from 6-9 p.m. Swipe to see all of the co-hosts and panelists for the discussion and feedback session!
This free event is held in partnership with Blackspace and Black August in the Park.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/downtown-durham-blueprint-2035-black-voices-for-the-future-tickets-993728497687?aff=oddtdtcreator
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08/15/2024
Residents mark your calendars for our 1st Annual Back to School Block Party Friday, August 23rd (1pm-3pm)! Join us for FREE school supplies, haircuts, food, games and more!!!
Special thank you to our amazing community partners and sponsors!
Check out the flyer below for more information. ❤️📚
A sneak peek at the BRAND NEW retail store opening THIS FRIDAY in downtown Durham! 🛍️
Join us in welcoming Rose & Lee Co to the fam! The woman-owned boutique opened in Apex in 2019 and held a pop-up location in downtown Durham this past December… but they loved Durham so much that they came back! ❤️🐂
Stop by the new location at 213 W Main St. starting Friday!
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08/10/2024
Join us for a special edition of Third Friday, Durham’s monthly art walk, gallery crawl and cultural celebration on August 16! DDI will be kicking off the Luminous Downtown campaign by lighting up the trees at Five Points Plaza.
Here's the lineup:
Five Points Plaza
4-9 p.m. – DJ Piddipat spins world beats and classic jams
7 p.m. – Luminous Downtown Lighting Ceremony
6-9 p.m. Third Friday Pop-Up Artisan Market
CCB Plaza - 6 -9
Live music from Antony Abraham
Third Friday Pop-Up Artisan Market
Face Painting & Fun for the kids and kids-at-heart
Don’t forget to visit the DDI info table at CCB Plaza, and grab a map to find all the Third Friday happenings throughout downtown. Plus, grab a free pair of sunglasses!
More info: downtowndurham.com/event/third-friday-art-walk-gallery-crawl-6-2
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Third Friday Durham Art Walk & Gallery Crawl - Downtown Durham Inc Join us for a special edition of Third Friday, Durham’s monthly art walk, gallery crawl and cultural celebration on August 16! DDI will be kicking off the Luminous Downtown campaign […]
Welcome to Bull City MilkShake Factory!🥤🐂
The newest (and sweetest) addition to the downtown fam has just opened their doors, with a Grand Opening set for August 24!
MilkShake Factory is located at 359 Blackwell St., Suite 120 and features a DELICIOUS menu, full of sweet treats, including dairy-free shakes, so pop in for a lil’ treat! 🥳🍦🍫
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08/01/2024
Grabbed lunch for the office? That means a receipt for Feast & Shop!
Enter it now to win a $150 SpendaBull, redeemable at more than 60 businesses downtown!
Submit your receipt here: downtowndurham.com/feast
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07/26/2024
We’ve got your weekend highlights signed, sealed, delivered! Check ‘em out below!
Friday (7/26):
⁃ American Dance Festival Presents enVISION: The Next Chapter at The Fruit - Durham Fruit & Produce Co
⁃ Stereo Reveries Vinyl Night at Dssolvr
Saturday (7/27):
⁃ Summer Sidewalk Sale at MODE Consignment Boutique
⁃ Anniversary Party at The Velvet Hippo Bar & Lounge
Sunday (7/28):
⁃ Durham Underground Market at Durham Central Park
⁃ Back on Our McBullSh*t Block Party at Bull McCabes
�Looking for something else? Find our event calendar here: downtowndurham.com/downtown-events/
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07/25/2024
The 2024 Olympics kick off tomorrow, and we've got a list of where you can watch downtown!
We'll tag the businesses below! If we missed one, tag them in the comments.
- Atomic Clock Brewing (501 Washington St.)
- Fullsteam (726 Rigsbee Ave.)
- Lonerider Spirits (708 Ramseur St.)
- Queeny's (321 E Chapel Hill St. Ste. 100)
- Devine's Grill and Sports Bar (904 W Main St.)
- The Velvet Hippo Bar & Lounge (119 Orange St., Third Floor)
- Motorco (723 Rigsbee Ave., Opening Ceremony to be shown)
- Bull City Ciderworks - Durham (305 S Roxboro St.)
- The Glass Jug Beer Lab - Downtown Durham (545 Foster St. Ste. 10)
Before heading down to watch the Olympics, be sure to check the businesses' hours!
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07/25/2024
07/23/2024
Gray skies over downtown today 🌧️☔️ Share your weather pics with us and stay safe! 📸
07/21/2024
A beautiful night for Durham Farmer’s Market’s 25th Anniversary Dinner! Thank you so much to Chef and to DFM for having us and hosting such a wonderful event with delicious food! Happy 25 Years Durham Farmer’s Market! 🍽️❤️🐂
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07/19/2024
The rain rain didn’t go away, but our vendors are here to stay (just in different locations)!
Due to inclement weather, we have cancelled our events in CCB Plaza. However, once it’s safe to do so, head down to Unscripted, Pour Taproom and The Parlour to check out some amazing art vendors! They’ll be set up from 6-9 p.m., so don’t be late!
Have a happy (and dry!) Third Friday!
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07/13/2024
Six days until Third Friday, Durham’s monthly Artwalk, Gallery Crawl and Cultural Celebration on July 19!
Grab a free pair of sunglasses or a poncho from the DDI info table in CCB Plaza, then enjoy live music, an art market, face painting and more before hitting the galleries!
The fun starts at 3 p.m. We'll see you there!
More info: downtowndurham.com/event/third-friday-art-walk-gallery-crawl-5/
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07/12/2024
THANK YOU to our 25th Anniversary Dinner sponsor, Downtown Durham (DDI)!
💚 Get to know our sponsor~ a bit about Downtown Durham, Inc.
✨Mission: To enhance the environment, economy and vitality of downtown Durham, while preserving and enriching its distinctive culture and strong sense of community.
✨Vision: Downtown is the diverse, unique and thriving heart of Durham, and is welcoming to all.
✨Impact: Through these initiatives, DDI works to build a clean, safe, welcoming and vibrant downtown community where residents, merchants, businesses, and visitors can thrive.
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
Welcome to Downtown Durham
Our community is the heart of a compact, walkable, and vibrant neighborhood overflowing with renowned restaurants and unique things to see and do. It’s our mission at Downtown Durham, Inc. to improve the economic health, diversity, attractiveness and cultural vibrancy of downtown through our role as the neighborhood’s sole economic development engine.
We believe our neighborhood is more than a place – We are a community made up of small businesses and iconic institutions, residents and visitors, entrepreneurs and creatives alike. We are firmly rooted in our past and constantly striving toward an inclusive, prosperous future, and we cannot do it without you.
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307 W. Main Street Suite 102
Durham, NC
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